Representing the Municipality, the General Director of Cooperation and Strategic Affairs, Ariel Rodríguez, gave a speech in which he reaffirmed the position of Mayor Martín Perez and the Municipal Management regarding the Malvinas Question and the exercise of our Argentine sovereignty.
“We know that these are difficult times for the defense of our sovereignty in the South Atlantic. That is why from our city, we see that a profound change is necessary in the outlook and in the guidelines that our Foreign Ministry has been carrying out in terms of foreign policy for our region. From Río Grande, we demand from the national government that the Malvinas Cause be treated again as a State policy,” he emphasized.
Likewise, highlighting the location of Río Grande as a geopolitical and geostrategic center of Bicontinental Argentina, he stressed that “we have the task of working on a national strategic agenda that is configured as a flag of unity for all municipalities and all provinces, and supported also, for all the countries in the world that pursue, like us, the conviction of putting an end to colonialism as it is known.”
Also present were: the manager of the Sports, Culture and Tourism Agency, Sebastián Bendaña; the Secretary of Public Works, Silvina Mónaco; the Undersecretary of Maternities and Childhood, Silvana Angelinetta; the General Director of Coordination, Matías Bucci; provincial officials, representatives of armed and security forces; community in general.
How does the Municipality of Río Grande plan to balance its tourism development initiatives with the ongoing discussions about Argentina’s sovereignty over the Malvinas?
Welcome to our interview today, Mr. Rodríguez and Mr. Bendaña. Thank you for taking the time to discuss the important issues raised in the article about the Municipality of Río Grande and its stance on the Malvinas Question and Argentina’s sovereignty.
Mr. Rodríguez, could you please expand on the statement you made in your speech about the need for a ”profound change” in Argentina’s foreign policy approach to the Malvinas Question? What specific changes do you believe are necessary, and how do you envision this shift in policy playing out on the world stage?
Mr. Bendaña, as the manager of the Sports, Culture and Tourism Agency, how do you see the Malvinas Question impacting the city of Río Grande and its tourism industry? Are there any particular measures or initiatives that the municipality is planning to promote tourism and cultural exchange with the United Kingdom and other stakeholders in the region?
Mr. Rodríguez, you also mentioned the importance of Río Grande as a “geopolitical and geostrategic center” in Bicontinental Argentina. Could you explain what this means for the city’s role in advancing Argentina’s national interests and promoting dialogue with neighboring countries on the issue of sovereignty?
Ms. Mónaco, as Secretary of Public Works, how do you see Argentina’s sovereignty playing out in terms of infrastructure development and resource management in the South Atlantic region? Are there any particular projects or initiatives that the municipality is pursuing in this regard?
Mr. Bucci, as General Director of Coordination, how do you envision the municipality working with other levels of government and civil society to promote a “national strategic agenda” that addresses colonialism and reinforces Argentina’s sovereignty claims?
Mr. Rodríguez, what message would you like to send to the international community regarding the city of Río Grande’s commitment to the Malvinas Question and Argentina’s sovereignty? How can interested parties get involved or show support for these efforts?
